Hormisdas
6th-century Italian pope and bishop of Rome, Catholic and Orthodox saint, ended the Acacian Schism and reunited the Eastern and Western churches
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Summary
Hormisdas was born on 450[1] in Frosinone[2]. He died on August 6, 523[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,157 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Spouse: wife of Hormisdas[9]
- Child: Silverius[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], cardinal[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Hormisdas[15]
- Canonization status: saint[16]
- Given name: Hormisdas[17]
- Feast day: August 6[18]
- Work location: Rome[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], Pauly–Wissowa[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[24]
Why It Matters
Hormisdas has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Hormisdas born?
Hormisdas was born in Frosinone[2].
Where did Hormisdas die?
Hormisdas died in Rome[4].
Who was Hormisdas married to?
Hormisdas's spouses include wife of Hormisdas[9].